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Dedication Set Monday for New Pahoa Senior Center
Entertainment and food will be featured at the 10 a.m. ceremony celebrating the opening of the new Pahoa Senior Center at the town’s former firehouse.
Driver Pleads Guilty in 2011 Crash in Hawaii Volcanoes
A 20-year-old Hilo man has pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in connection with a fatal crash a year ago.
UH-Hilo College of Pharmacy Receives $14M grant
UH-Hilo College of Pharmacy is receiving a $14.3M grant for its Pharm2Pharm program, which will enable rural and hospital pharmacists to network together.
Army Convoys to Travel From Hilo to PTA Tuesday
The public is asked to be on the lookout Tuesday for military convoys on roads from Hilo up to Saddle Road.
Governor to Establish Health Care Exchange in Hawaii
Gov. Neil Abercrombie has announced the state will establish a health insurance exchange in keeping with the federal law passed in 2010 known as Obamacare.
Hilo Public Meeting Tonight on Navy Training EIS
The US Navy will hold a meeting on an environmental study being prepared for its plans to train in Hawaii and off California using sonar and explosives.
Big Island Biodiesel Grand Opening July 2
A grand opening will be held next month for a Kea‘au plant that will convert used cooking oil into biodiesel.
Water Service Interruption Thursday in Hilo Neighborhood
The county Department of Water Supply will turn off water in the area of Pohakulani Street for a four-hour period Thursday.
California Man Dies Snorkeling Off Kohala Beach
Police are investigating a possible drowning of a visitor from San Francisco near a South Kohala resort.
Police Looking for Owner of Found Jewelry
Police are looking for the owner of a gold ring and pair of gold earrings.
Vandals Knock Down Papaya Trees at Kea‘au Farm
Police are looking for two males who knocked over 35 papaya trees and then left the area on bicycles.
UPDATE: Robert ‘Boomer’ Tanoai Arrested in Assault Case
Police have arrested a 43-year-old Kailua-Kona man wanted in connection with a variety of cases.
Big Island Students Win Dorrance Scholarships to UHH
Ten Big Island high school students have won scholarships aimed at helping those who are the first in their family to attend college.
Mite’s Spread in Hawaii Plays Role in Bee Research
The introduction of the varroa mite to Hawaii bee hives five years ago has helped give scientists clues about colony collapse disorder.
Governor Signs Bill Establishing Homelessness Council, Coordinator
Gov. Neil Abercrombie is ratcheting up the state’s efforts to combat homelessness.
Fitch Affirms Hawaii County Bond Rating
The Fitch Rating service has affirmed the bond rating of AA- that Hawaii County was given in 2010.
Road Work Continues in Kona on June 12
The Department of Public Works reminds motorists that crews will continue to be busy beginning next Tuesday with resurfacing and construction work in West Hawai’i.
Joaquin Sought by Police for Probation Violation
A 40-year-old man known to frequent the Hamakua and Waipio Valley areas is being sought by police for an alleged probation violation.
Burglaries Increasing in Waiakea Houselots, Police Say
Police have issued a warning to residents of the Hilo neighborhood of Waiakea Houselots to be on the lookout for burglars.
Police Looking For Missing Teenagers
In two unrelated cases, police are looking for missing Big Island teenagers.
